A true gem in this town. Fresh, filling , and Fantastic…read more Our group of 4 had 4 different menu items and they were all great. From the fish, to the sandwiches, and the coffee. A must stop and see if you are in the area. You will not be disappointed.

Great Café in a beautiful middle of nowhere. Even we arrived outside the lunch hours we were…read moreoffered everything we wanted. We took the omelettes and a smoothie and both was great. The staff was also quite friendly while taking care about us. If you are in the area and feel like having a coffee or some lunch, go there, you will not regret.

So cute!! people are so kind, it's super cozy and affordable. food and coffee are delicious+ it's…read moreright by a bunch of beautiful beaches.

Restaurants aren't easy to come by on a trip around New Zealand's East Cape but when you do…read morediscover them they are sure to please. Cafe 35 was one of our most satisfying surprises and it made for an interesting stop as well as a delicious meal. You can choose to eat inside or out in this newly finished "cafe" which seems to serve as everything from a truck stop with take out to a pub to a friendly breakfast joint. The owners poured their hearts into Cafe 35 with cast concrete counters and funky "found" wood for both furniture and decoration. We came across Cafe 35 in a search for a late breakfast and were rewarded with a friendly smile and welcoming hospitality. We shared a plate of Paua (Abalone) fritters and fries topped with a pair of perfect eggs New Zealand style and a fresh salad on the side. The meal was excellent and the coffee was good and we even took away a Paua meat pie away for a snack later in the day. Cafe 35 was a gem on a gorgeous trip around the East Cape, I hope they succeed and thrive as they add a dimension that we didn't find anywhere else in the region.

Only cafe in town :) spacious, looks like great cakes and I've heard the pizzas are awesome.read more

A "Real Deal" bakery and cafe. Fresh daily. People were really nice as well. There is also an on…read moresite local crafts shop. Well worth the stop on way to Whakatane.

Quaint little cafe off the beaten track but worth a stop on a sunny day. Great outdoor area to sit…read morein the sun and enjoy a cold beer/wine or some food. Food is tasty and their homemade bread is fresh, beers are cold and the atmosphere is relaxed. Apparently there is live music on Sunday afternoons. Don't let the quiet nature of Paengaroa put you off - this cafe isba great find for a bite to eat or a relaxed drink. There's also a small craft shop inside.

Amazing menu, fun atmosphere, friendly staff! Great food and priced well. Will definitely go again.read more

My wife and I went to Bodyfuel and had a coffee, a flat White. It's the best Flat White we've had…read moreso far after one week in New Zealand and about 20 well done Flat Whites. From the first sip to the last drop, the balance of well roasted beans and perfectly creamy steamed milk delivered great satisfaction. It's not often that the quality, high quality, of the bean roasting and flavor comes through. The beans were roasted brilliantly for a Flat White, not so dark that that all of the origin flavors are gone, not so light that my face puckered from wild green beans. The coffee flavor was strong, balanced and nicely tempered with perfectly steamed milk. A sign in front of the shop said something like Try our award winning espresso made by our award winning barista. We're very happy we did. Sorry we haven't tried any of the food yet, it looked great.

My husband I drove here to try Spoon and Paddle after seeing the great reviews. BUT, it apparently…read more4-5 years ago according to a local resident.

We read great reviews for this place so we had to include it as one of our breakfast stops on our…read moretrip. We were here during winter so there wasn't anyone outside, but we did notice their adorable outdoor patio seating with a fenced in yard complete with picnic table. The inside was bright and cheerful with lots of natural lighting from the large windows and fun mint paint. We ordered at the counter while salivating at all of the delicious looking items in their display including fresh creme brulee, regular and gluten free sandwiches, and yummy looking salads. We went for some coffees, a gluten free sandwich, and of course..the creme brulee! Everything came out beautifully presented and tasted delicious. We relaxed and enjoyed our meal before heading off on more adventures. Great place to stop for a coffee and a quick bite.

A great spot for a coffee and a scone before heading into Gisborne for the day! Very tasty counter…read morefood options. Cafe is upstairs from the cute bookstore. Worth a stop!

Muirs Bookshop & Cafe is a combination of the oldest and one of the largest independent bookshops…read morein New Zealand with a great cafe upstairs. The bookshop specialises in literary fiction, strong non-fiction, New Zealand and Maori books, quality children's books and a good smattering of mind/body/spirit, philosophy and religion. The cafe has a balcony that looks over the main street and up into the hills and serves wonderful savouries and sweets, all house-made. The coffee is Coffee Supreme. It is an ideal place to meet friends for morning tea, light lunch or afternoon tea. Our hours are 8.30am to 5pm weekdays and 9am to 3pm Saturdays and 10am to 2pm Sundays for the bookshop. The cafe is 9-3.30 weekdays and 9am to 3pm Saturdays To find out more - go to www.muirsbookshop.co.nz

My husband absolutely adored or breakfast at Ciabatta Cafe while in Rotorua…read more Service was fast, and friendly with plenty of open seating in the cafe. The food was outstanding, and we were blown away by the focaccia breakfast sandwich. The passion fruit Cronut was delicious as well!

We loved this spot so much we visited twice during our trip. They make the most delicious…read moresandwiches with fresh ciabatta bread. There's also a big selection of pastries and coffee on their menu. The location is in an industrial area but can be easily found with google maps. There's a few spots of parking outside and plenty of seating inside. The food comes out quickly and staff are nice. Very casual spot for top notch sandwiches. Highly recommend visiting if you're from out of town.